Sometimes you just miss stuff

 My enjoyment of scanning has returned this month, after burning myself out in January scanning 2100+ cards. 

I normally pay very close attention to the cards, having an entire box set aside for cards that are damaged, to scan an eventual replacement. 

I not only visually inspect each card, I also clean it with my fingers to wipe off any dust or other things. 

yet I somehow managed to miss the giant scratch that goes from his arm to his chest. When I was cropping and editing the scan it was very obvious, and then I checked the card...not only is it easily visible but you can also feel it on the card front. 

I don't know how I missed that, and I have to say I'm a bit annoyed it wasn't noted by the other person when I got it in trade on the Database 2 years or so ago. A couple of the other cards I got in the same trade also had damage and went right into the "replace" box. It was a large trade and about 10 cards went into the replace box, out of about 75. 

I don't know how I missed it now, but I do know how I missed it when I got it. I didn't take it out of the penny sleeve it was sent in until today. They provide some protection to the cards but it can also hide some massive flaws. 

I'm annoyed at myself that I didn't notice it before I scanned it. That will make it harder for me to keep track of which ones need a replacement. 
Not that it's very common to be able to find mid-2000s NASCAR cards anymore now that repacks are gone.